Hi. First time poster. Hope you all are well. My 8-year old son, though not officially diagnosed, has behavioral characteristics consistent with AvPD. They include:

- extreme sensitivity to rejection
- self-hatred for small setbacks
- self-hatred for feeling self-hatred for small setbacks
- isolation, reluctance to be social
- use Always/Never statements that are not logically true
- engages in circular conversations

It's hard to talk with him about it, because he's super smart and very aware of his condition, which makes the cycle continue.

I'm writing to ask if anyone could offer coping mechanisms or techniques they have used successfully, even if just a little. We've actually had some success, good progress even, but have plateaued. The underlying condition remains. Thanks in advance for any advice.

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